At times it can be difficult and overwhelming to locate the right resources when help is needed. EveryDayMatters.com contains a comprehensive list of resources and groups that will answer questions and give support or treatment.
Below is a list of organizations you can contact when in need of information, treatment and support.
Suicide Prevention
National Suicide prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.TALK (8255)
Why should I call?
Who should call?
Veteran’s Crisis Hotline: 1.900.273-8255, option 1
The Trevor Project: 1.866.488.7386
Who should call? The Trevor Projects is a 24-hour free and confidential crisis and suicide prevention helpline specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or questioning youth.
KUTO Kids Under 21:1.888.644.5886
This is a suicide prevention organization promoting a program for Kids under 21 with a strong emphasis on peer education and support.
www.kuto.org
Free Depression Screening Kit
2012 National Stratgy On Suicide Prevention
Alcoholism
Sober24 - People helping people in recovery since 2000
Get Help Now: 866-220-3089
Alcoholics Anonymous
Too Smart to Start - a website dedicated to helping youth, families, educators, and communities prevent underage alcohol use and its related problems.
Stop Underage Drinking - a comprehensive portal of federal resources for information on underage drinking and ideas for combating this issue.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – Veterans and military personnel
Veteran’s Crisis Hotline: 1.900.273-8255, option 1
Wounded Warrior Project
National Center for PTSD
Make The Connection
Family Resources
National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
The Balanced Mind Foundation: Family resources for our kids with mood disorders
National Federation of Families For Children’s Mental Health: Children and youth with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges and their families obtain needed support and services through a family and youth driven approach.
Active Minds: Changing the conversation about mental health
For Professionals
Find Youth Info - a website that provides information on the elements of effective prevention programs, the core components of evidence-based prevention programs, and a program directory of up-to-date information for effective programs that address risk and protective factors related to substance abuse.
National Registry of Effective Programs and Practices - a searchable online registry of interventions supporting substance abuse prevention and mental health promotion.
National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) - a primary source of information on the prevalence, patterns, and consequences of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use and abuse in the general U.S. civilian non-institutionalized population, age 12 and older.
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